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    Haas Tool Room Alternatives

    I need some advice on buying a new, or new to me, machine. I'm limited by my shop that doesn't have much available power (about 60 amps @ 220 MAX) without spending quite a bit, and I have 4" 4000PSI concrete, so while most machines are fine, some of the used machines I've found that way...
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    Looking to buy a used 5 axis VMC, what should I watch for?

    I’m looking to buy an older used 5 axis machine and I'm looking for advice on how inspecting one of these machines might differ from inspecting a 3 axis machine. For reference, I'm looking at a 2013 YCM FX380A.
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    Vibratory Tumbler Brand Recommendations

    I’m looking for a W3 to W5 type machine, for prepping 6061T6 parts for anodizing. We do small production runs, where we’ll make between 150-350 parts a month. As I’m shopping around I’m noticing that Giant Finishing, Mass Finishing, Kalamazoo Industries, and Advanced Finishing all have very...
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    Where do I set my work origin on this setup?

    I have a one-off part I need to make that has a pocket in it at 8 degrees. My machine is only 3 axis, so I was thinking I might use some angle blocks and oversized vice jaws, but I'm not quite sure what to probe! I'm thinking I could just probe the corner of the vice and make my model as...
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